Another busy week in computer class. Can you believe that we only have two weeks left of computer class? It has gone by so quickly for me. I hope you students have enjoyed having me as I have enjoyed having them.
Now for your update: Here is what we have been up to and what we are going to be doing the week of May 27...
First Grade
Project #11: Presentation of the Seasons
The first graders began their last lesson called Presentation of the Seasons using PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a presentation software. Students will create four slides for each season with a few facts and clip art of each season. Next week will be out final week of computers where we will finsih our presentations and then show them to each other.
Online Practice: http://scootpad.com/
When students finish their assignments. I continue to have them work on scootpad.com to practice their reading and math skills. This is a great website, you are welcome to work on it at home.
Second Grade
Project #9: Pet Survey
The second graders began a new lesson called Pet Survey. The second graders will use Google Spreadsheets to collect data from their classmates about their pets. Students began entering five students names and pets. Next week, we will learn to use the sum and sorting functions.
Third Grade
Project #7: Fractured Fairy Tales
The third graders reviewed fractured fairy tales online. Here is the website for the fractured fairy tales that the students listened to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAAkauRR-y4
Many students began writing their fractured fairy tales on their Google Docs. Next week, students will finish writing their fractured fairy tales.
Fourth Grade
Project #:6: Taking Care of God's World - Pollution: Cause and Effect
The fourth graders continued researching cause and effect of various types of pollution and write a research document explaining their findings. The websites below are the ones we started to use:
http://www.epa.gov/students/homework.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/KidsInfoBits?locID=s0001&finalAuth=true
http://worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+St+Michael+Lutheran+School%21
Next week, students will finish writing their report in Google Docs.
Fifth Grade
Project #7: Our United States
The fifth graders have been learning how to use Excel functions for the past few weeks. I'm not sure how far we are going to get on this project since we only have two weeks left. Students have taken quizzes and done other work on this project. Next week, students will continue working on this project and take a quiz.
Typing: Second - Fifth
We are also working on out typing skills. I am stressing to the students the importance of using the correct fingers while typing. This has been a bit of a challenge for several students. If they have a chance, they may practice at home.
Please check out the Typing Practice Tab online resources that you can use to practice their typing at home as well.
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me.
I hope all of you and your families had a wonderful three day weekend and Memorial Day!
